The Arkansas Residential Code (2021 IRC) limits one- and two-family dwellings to three stories above grade plane. The Arkansas Building Code (IBC) governs taller and commercial structures statewide. Local zoning may impose lower height limits but cannot exceed code maximums.
Arkansas adopts the 2021 International Residential Code and 2021 International Building Code through the State Fire Marshal under A.C.A. 12-13-104 and the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. The IRC applies to detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories above grade plane. Buildings exceeding IRC scope must comply with the IBC, which sets height and area limitations based on construction type and occupancy. While local zoning ordinances commonly set lower height limits for specific districts, no Arkansas city may permit construction that violates the state-adopted code minimums for fire safety, structural integrity, or means of egress.
Construction exceeding code height limits without proper classification may be denied permits, ordered halted, or required to be modified before occupancy.
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